New York Organizing Director

Working Families Party•New York, NY

2d•$78,600 - $132,000

About The Position

The New York Working Families Party is seeking a highly strategic, motivating leader to lead the Party’s organizing and coalition-building strategy in New York. The role develops grassroots leaders and organizing operations in support of electoral, legislative, and policy campaigns, and builds programs to recruit, support, and train members and volunteer leaders. The Director collaborates with allies, coalition partners, candidates, and elected officials to develop and execute strategies to win elections and issue campaigns. The position helps shape the statewide power-building strategy, connecting regional work with long-term governing goals. It combines strategy-setting, team management, coalition leadership, and political execution. This is a managerial position excluded from the bargaining unit. The position participates in fundraising with an annual goal of $100,000. Full-time employees receive the benefits described below. Applicants must already be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in electoral organizing, union organizing, political campaigns, coalition-building, or related political leadership roles.
Strong political instincts and strategic judgment in complex electoral environments.
Ability to create and manage organizing campaigns, including experience leading electoral field programs and volunteer infrastructure.
Ability to communicate compellingly about WFP’s work and inspire others to act.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Drive and tenacity to advance the organization’s mission and values.
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail and ability to manage project logistics, paperwork, deadlines, and other technical aspects.
Ability to work effectively with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies.
Knowledge of New York’s political and electoral landscape, including key stakeholders and institutions.
Strong facilitation skills and experience staffing governance bodies or coalition tables.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate high-stakes political environments.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak electoral periods.
Familiarity with organizing tools and platforms such as GSuite, Slack, and Airtable.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel regularly within New York state.
Current authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing staff, volunteers, or distributed teams.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Set and drive a comprehensive, multi-cycle organizing and growth strategy that strengthens NYWFP bodies, expands the base, and develops leaders and durable political infrastructure.
Implement and oversee an organizing-plan budget supporting NYWFP’s endorsement strategy, electoral and issue campaign priorities, and long-term power-building investments.
Develop and implement training in campaign skills and political education for members, affiliates, and candidates.
Build and sustain partnerships with labor, community organizations, and movement allies; coordinate campaigns with member affiliates and coalition partners.
Navigate complex political dynamics and conflicts with judgment and diplomacy.
Oversee regional membership growth and engagement strategy and leadership-development and campaign-capacity pipelines.
Design and manage member development, stewardship, political education, and practical skill-development opportunities.
Identify potential leaders among WFP members and activists.
Lead year-round member engagement in alignment with the electoral calendar.
Develop scalable organizing models, including volunteer leadership structures and relational organizing programs.
Ensure systems effectively track membership, engagement, and organizing outcomes.
Where applicable, supervise and support regional organizers through work planning, accountability, professional development, and regular check-ins.
Grow support for WFP and its candidates among voters, particularly the multiracial working class.
Learn, implement, and manage WFP digital and distributed organizing tools to complement in-person work.
Participate in fundraising toward an annual goal of $100,000, including membership drives, materials, and events.
Help develop compelling campaign narratives and ensure actions and messaging reinforce WFP’s brand and values.
Manage contact lists and maintain current database records.
Perform other duties as assigned.